Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWothorpe House

Wothorpe House

England
List entry 1006797
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wothorpe House is a late sixteenth-century stone-built mansion situated near Stamford in Northamptonshire. Built around 1580 by Sir Humphrey Stafford, the house represents an important example of Elizabethan domestic architecture, notable for its decorative stone facades and mullioned windows characteristic of the period. The structure demonstrates the refined building practices and aspirations of the prosperous gentry during the late Tudor era. Though now ruinous, the surviving masonry preserves evidence of the quality and ambition of its original construction, making it a significant record of Elizabethan domestic building in the East Midlands.

Wothorpe House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wothorpe House?

Wothorpe House is a late sixteenth-century stone-built mansion situated near Stamford in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006797.

Who is responsible for protecting Wothorpe House?

Wothorpe House is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wothorpe House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duddington Bridge (5.9 km), Wansford Bridge See also CAMBRIDGESHIRE 136 (7.9 km), Wansford Bridge See also PETERBOROUGH 136 (7.9 km).

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